The world is changing. Phones that were earlier only used for talking or texting are now serving several other purposes. The introduction of iPhones and Android devices has completely revolutionized the world.

iPhone was among the first devices to start having such applications. It has its own application store (iTunes) that has thousands of different applications, including travelling apps. Given below are six such travelling apps that are a must have for every traveler.

HearPlanet

This application only costs $5.99 to get on your iPhone. Its main purpose is to tell you about the great attractions around you. It doesn’t matter where you go, this travelling app will be your local guide telling you about the best destinations in the city you are in. The application also has the play loud feature that will help you decide your destination based on Wikipedia descriptions.

World Customs & Cultures

This application is available for free on the application store. The application is your guide that will tell you about the customs and tradition of the place you are traveling to. If you are at a new place and don’t know how to behave in a certain situation, you can seek help from this app. It will tell you about the greetings, communication style, and law and order of the region.

Weather Application

A weather application is a must, even when you are not traveling. This application will give you all the weather updates of the city you are in. Take a look at the application to know the temperature and weather predictions before stepping out. It will even help you decide if you should or should not carry an umbrella before going out.

XE Currency Converter

Don’t get confused converting currencies (Dollars into Pounds etc). Currency conversion is a tough task, but not when you have this application on your device. The application comes with live currency rates and all that you need to do is put the value to get an answer. It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Skype

It does not matter where you are traveling to, Skype is a must have application for you. The video chatting software will allow you to keep in touch with your loved ones even when you are on a different continent altogether. Skype is a free application through which you can always stay online and get connected to your friends. It will not only help you stay updated, but also help you save money that is spent on calling people because it is free!

FlightTrack Pro

Keeping track of the ever-changing flight schedules is a taxing task that can be made easier using this special application that is available only for $9.99. With this application you will not have to worry about anything as you will receive all the updates regarding your flight on your phone.

In addition to this, there are several other great applications, such as Pano and Room. Make sure you get them all so that you can have a carefree travelling experience.